Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
Issued by the National Weather Service - NWS Phoenix
Areas Affected: Parker Valley; Yuma; Central La Paz; Palo Verde Valley
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Alert Sent: Wednesday 8:10pm MST
Alert Effective: Wednesday 8:10pm MST
Alert Expires: Thursday 4:00pm MST (expect updated alert by this time)
Event Onset: Wednesday 8:10pm MST
Event Ends: Thursday 8:00pm MST
Issued by: NWS Phoenix AZ
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 106 to 112 degrees. Localized Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...The lower Colorado River Valley, including the city of Yuma. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.
An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions should be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county officials for more details.
ID: urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c4b1b80ad9f15e826076a815f61fa5bb39ec4921.002.1 Codes: AZZ530, AZZ532, AZZ533, CAZ569 Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c4b1b80ad9f15e826076a815f61fa5bb39ec4921.002.1